Walz activates National Guard in wake of deadly Minneapolis protests
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) — Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard today in an effort to quell violent protests in Minneapolis over the death of a 46-year-old black man while in police custody Monday. Sparking the violence, which…
Protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Protesters angered by the death of a black man in police custody gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct Thursday and began setting fires. It was the third night of violent protests following the death of George…
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Klobuchar makes her not-so-quiet bid to be Joe Biden's running mate
Joe Biden praises Amy Klobuchar when given the chance, calling her "first rate." But the presumptive nominee has declined to offer many clues on her standing as a potential running mate. Klobuchar has followed in stride, often answering that she won't "engage in…
Criminal complaint chronicles Floyd's final words: 'I can't breathe,' 'Mama' and 'please'
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WKBT) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter today, had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, according to the official criminal complaint. "The…
Altra awards Foundation Scholarships to 17 high school seniors
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) - Altra Federal Credit Union awarded Foundation Scholarships to 17 area high school seniors. The Altra Foundation offers two types of scholarships; The Community Service Scholarship and the Holmen High School Marketing and Business scholarship. Students that…
WATCH LIVE: Eau Claire Health Department COVID-19 update
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ Safe at Home Finding the Helpers Picturing our Seniors My 2020 COVID-19 Time Capsule News 8 Now's Stuck at Home Challenge Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business…
WATCH LIVE: La Crosse County Health Department COVID-19 update
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ Safe at Home Finding the Helpers Picturing our Seniors My 2020 COVID-19 Time Capsule News 8 Now's Stuck at Home Challenge Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business…
WATCH LIVE: Governor Walz addresses response to protests, concerns in Minnesota
Important information for those sheltering in place: Coronavirus: Your Local HQ Safe at Home Finding the Helpers Picturing our Seniors My 2020 COVID-19 Time Capsule News 8 Now's Stuck at Home Challenge Community Guide for Take-out or Delivery Business…
Minnesota governor calls in National Guard
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police…
When roadkill may be playing possum, check for babies
TOMAH (WKBT) — Jamie Steele learned, in startling fashion, never to assume that what appears to be road kill is totally dead — it may have a few more lives. Traveling Hwy. 16 home to Tomah after visiting her mom,…
Two weeks after 'Safer at Home' order ends Covid-19 cases and deaths hit record highs
A record number of new Covid-19 cases and new deaths are reported in Wisconsin two weeks after the Safer at Home…
Local college students' business helping them cut through tough job market
Young people are taking a big hit in the job market. However, two college sophomores from Onalaska are cutting down the obstacles.
Local RV dealer experiencing big bump in sales
Local RV dealer experiencing big bump in sales
Winona Area Humane Society urges pet owners to seek help after series of incidents
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT)-- The Winona Area Humane Society is seeing a string of recent incidents where pets were improperly surrendered, which can…
Wisconsin Election Commission approving grants to help local election officials
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - The Wisconsin Election Commission is preparing for upcoming elections in the state. The Commission has approved three motions at a meeting Thursday.…
Winona's 'Kashubian Centennial 2020' Festival postponed
A festival celebrating Winona's international ties is being postponed. The Kashubian Centennial 2020 Festival has been postponed until 2021. The event will honor Winona's Polish heritage. The festival's Committee had…
